
Consultant Radiologist with 27+ years in cross-sectional, cardiothoracic, and image-guided interventions
Experience
27 years
Languages
Arabic, English, Norwegian, Swedish
Location
Dubai Hills, Dubai
Sees
children, adults
Dr Alaa Kasid Witwit is an award-winning Consultant Radiologist with over 27 years of professional experience in diagnostic imaging. UK and European trained, he holds the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) and board certifications in Norway and Sweden. He completed his medical degree at the University of Baghdad in 1994 and pursued advanced radiology training across Europe before obtaining his FRCR in 2007.
Dr Witwit specialises in CT and MRI imaging for both adults and children, with particular expertise in cardiothoracic imaging, neuroradiology, head-and-neck imaging, and musculoskeletal conditions. He is experienced in image-guided procedures including lung and pleural biopsies and aspirations. His work spans lung cancer staging, interstitial lung disease, post-operative neuro-oncology assessment, and small-bowel imaging. He was recognised with the NHS Hero Award in 2021 for his contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr Witwit is a good fit if you need advanced diagnostic imaging for complex conditions, specialist cardiothoracic or neuro assessment, or image-guided biopsy procedures. He works with both adult and paediatric patients and brings extensive experience in oncologic follow-up imaging.
Special interests: CT and MRI in adults and children with cancer follow-up, lung cancer staging, interstitial lung disease imaging, cardiac MRI, post-operative and post-radiation neuro-oncology, skull-base imaging, image-guided lung and pleural procedures, small bowel MRI.
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MBChB
University of Baghdad, Iraq · 1994
Consultant Radiologist and Lead for Cardiothoracic Imaging
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, United Kingdom
Consultant Radiologist
King's College Hospital London (Dubai), United Arab Emirates
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, Norwegian, Swedish.
King's College Hospital London — Dubai Hills Hospital, Dubai Hills, Dubai.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Head and Neck Tumors, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Cancer, Musculoskeletal Injuries and Disorders, Pleural Effusions.
Profile compiled from King's College Hospital London's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
King's College Hospital London - Dubai
King’s College Hospital London - Dubai Hills - Dubai
+971 800 7777King's College Hospital London - Dubai
Dubai Hills, Dubai
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